Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As for the court to the west, there were four at the road and two at the court itself. New Living Translation Six were assigned each day to the west gate, four to the gateway leading up to the Temple, and two to the courtyard. English Standard Version And for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade. Berean Standard Bible As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. King James Bible At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. New King James Version As for the Parbar on the west, there were four on the highway and two at the Parbar. New American Standard Bible At the annex on the west there were four at the highway and two at the annex. NASB 1995 At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar. NASB 1977 At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar. Legacy Standard Bible At the Parbar on the west there were four at the highway and two at the Parbar. Amplified Bible At the colonnade on the west side [of the outer court of the temple] there were four at the road and two at the colonnade. Christian Standard Bible As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. Holman Christian Standard Bible As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. American Standard Version For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. Contemporary English Version four were stationed along the road leading to the west courtyard, and two guards stayed in the court itself. English Revised Version For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. GOD'S WORD® Translation At the courtyard on the west there were four Levites at the gateway to the palace and two at the courtyard itself. Good News Translation Near the western pavilion there were four guards by the road and two at the pavilion itself. International Standard Version and for the colonnade on the west four were assigned at the road and two at the colonnade. Majority Standard Bible As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. NET Bible At the court on the west there were four posted on the road and two at the court. New Heart English Bible For the colonnade on the west, four at the gateway, and two at the colonnade. Webster's Bible Translation At Parbar westward, four at the causey, and two at Parbar. World English Bible For Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionat Parbar, to the west, [are] four at the highway, two at Parbar. Young's Literal Translation at Parbar, to the west, are four at the highway, two at Parbar. Smith's Literal Translation To Parbar to the west, four at the highway, two at the open portico, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the cells also of the porters toward the west four in the way: and two at every cell. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, in the cells of the porters toward the west, there were four along the way, and two at every cell. New American Bible as for the large building on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the large building. New Revised Standard Version and for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt Parbar westward, four at the road and two at Parbar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated To Parbar at the west four, two at the streets at Parbar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the Precinct westward, four at the causeway, and two at the Precinct. Brenton Septuagint Translation to relieve guard, also for Osa westward after the chamber-gate, three. There was a ward over against the ward of the ascent eastward, six men in a day, and four for the north, and four for the south, and at the Esephim two to relieve guard, and four by the west, and two to relieve guard at the pathway. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Divisions of the Gatekeepers…17Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. 18As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. 19These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 9:22-24 The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. / So they and their descendants were assigned to guard the gates of the house of the LORD—the house called the Tent. / The gatekeepers were stationed on the four sides: east, west, north, and south. 2 Chronicles 8:14 In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. Nehemiah 11:19 And the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men. 2 Kings 12:9 Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 22:4 “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. 2 Chronicles 23:4-5 This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 31:14 Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. Ezekiel 44:11 Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them. Ezekiel 44:14 Yet I will appoint them to keep charge of all the work for the temple and everything to be done in it. 1 Samuel 9:22 Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. 1 Kings 6:8 The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor. 1 Kings 7:39 He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple. 1 Kings 7:49 the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; 2 Chronicles 4:7 He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. 2 Chronicles 4:20 the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; Treasury of Scripture At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. 2 Kings 23:11 And he took away the horses that the kings of Judah had given to the sun, at the entering in of the house of the LORD, by the chamber of Nathanmelech the chamberlain, which was in the suburbs, and burned the chariots of the sun with fire. Jump to Previous Causeway Court Footway Four Highway Itself Portico Road Way West WestwardJump to Next Causeway Court Footway Four Highway Itself Portico Road Way West Westward1 Chronicles 26 1. The divisions of the porters13. The gates assigned by lot 20. The Levites that had charge of the treasures 29. Officers and judges As for the court on the west The "court on the west" refers to a specific area within the temple complex. The temple, built by Solomon, was a central place of worship for the Israelites and was located in Jerusalem. The western side of the temple was significant as it was part of the outer court, which was accessible to the general public, including Gentiles. This area was crucial for the daily operations and rituals conducted by the Levites. The west side of the temple was also associated with the direction of the setting sun, symbolizing the end of the day and often representing completion or fulfillment in biblical symbolism. there were four at the highway and two at the court Persons / Places / Events 1. The Court on the WestThis refers to a specific area within the temple complex. The temple was a central place of worship and sacrifice in ancient Israel, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 2. The Road This likely refers to a pathway or access point leading to or from the temple, indicating the importance of organized and secure access to the sacred space. 3. The Gatekeepers Although not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of 1 Chronicles 26 involves the division of gatekeepers, who were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple. Their role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipThe detailed organization of gatekeepers in the temple underscores the importance of order and structure in worship. Just as the temple required careful management, our worship today should be conducted with reverence and intentionality. Guarding Sacred Spaces The role of the gatekeepers was to protect the sanctity of the temple. In our lives, we are called to guard our hearts and minds, ensuring that our spiritual lives remain pure and focused on God. Faithfulness in Service The gatekeepers' duties, though seemingly mundane, were vital to the functioning of the temple. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is important, and we should serve faithfully, regardless of the task. Access to God The mention of roads and courts highlights the accessibility of the temple. In Christ, we have direct access to God, and we should cherish and utilize this privilege through prayer and worship.(18) At (the) Parbar westward.--See 2Kings 23:11, where a plural Parw?rim occurs. The meaning of the word is unknown. According to Gesenius (Thesaur. p. 1123), "Parw?r" is the right spelling; and the term answers to a Persian word denoting "summer-house," i.e., a building open to light and air. He makes "the Parbar" a cloister running round the court of the Temple, from which the cells were entered. (See Note on 1Chronicles 23:28.) Both spellings occur in Persian. Richardson's Persian Dictionary gives as many as fifteen variant forms of the word, besides Parwar and Parbar. His definition of the meaning is, "an open gallery or balcony on the top of a house, au upper room open on all sides to the air; a summer department or habitation; the roof of a house; a private door or entrance to a house." At the causeway.--That is, the highway of 1Chronicles 26:16. These four warders, therefore, stood by the gate Shalleketh. Adding together the numbers given in 1Chronicles 26:17-18, we find that there were twenty-four warders on duty every day. The recurrence of the number is curious; but its relation to the twenty-four classes of the porters can hardly be determined. It is likely, however, that the twenty-four warders represent chiefs with their companies rather than individuals (comp. 1Chronicles 26:12). Twenty-four would be an insignificant fraction of 4,000 (1Chronicles 23:6). . . . Hebrew As for the courtלַפַּרְבָּ֖ר (lap·par·bār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6503: Probably a structure on the west side of Solomon's temple on the west, לַֽמַּעֲרָ֑ב (lam·ma·‘ă·rāḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4628: The west there were four אַרְבָּעָה֙ (’ar·bā·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four at the highway לַֽמְסִלָּ֔ה (lam·sil·lāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4546: A thoroughfare, a viaduct, a staircase and two שְׁנַ֖יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) at the court. לַפַּרְבָּֽר׃ (lap·par·bār) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6503: Probably a structure on the west side of Solomon's temple Links 1 Chronicles 26:18 NIV1 Chronicles 26:18 NLT 1 Chronicles 26:18 ESV 1 Chronicles 26:18 NASB 1 Chronicles 26:18 KJV 1 Chronicles 26:18 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 26:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 26:18 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 26:18 French Bible 1 Chronicles 26:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:18 For Parbar westward four at the causeway (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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